General Medical Council v Jooste [2012] EWHC 1160 (Admin) (02 April 2012)

General Medical Council v Jooste [2012] EWHC 1160 (Admin) (02 April 2012)

The interim order for suspension is extended as the ongoing investigations and public protection necessitate it; Dr Jooste's purported resignation does not affect the GMC's statutory powers or the extension application.

Citation
[2012] EWHC 1160 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Jooste
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Application to Extend Interim Order for Suspension / Judgment on Extension Application
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Extension of Interim Order, Medical Act 1983, Costs
Medical Regulation Administrative Law Interim Suspension Extension of Interim Order Medical Act 1983 Costs

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Jooste

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application to Extend Interim Order for Suspension / Judgment on Extension Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim order for suspension should be extended under s.41A(6) and (7) of the Medical Act 1983
  2. 2 Whether Dr Jooste's purported resignation from the GMC affects the extension application
  3. 3 Entitlement to costs

Ratio Decidendi

The interim order for suspension is extended as the ongoing investigations and public protection necessitate it; Dr Jooste's purported resignation does not affect the GMC's statutory powers or the extension application.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • interim order for suspension extended until 7 April 2013
  • costs awarded to GMC in the sum of £1,965